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About
Rice Catering is conveniently located in Miami Beach and cater events throughout South Florida.
Specializing in fresh, modern & innovative cuisine, our staff shop the freshest, organic & in-season produce from local farmers markets in order to bring you the most fabulous seasonal menu selections!
From signature cocktails & gorgeous appetizers to elegant entrees & decadent desserts, Rice Catering will work with you and any dietary restrictions to create the most memorable event!
We would be delighted to speak with you at your convenience so that we may customize your particular event needs. Please visit my web site/Ricecateringinc.com to learn more about Rice Catering.
Best Regards,
Wally Rice
Wally Rice, Executive Chef & Owner of Rice Catering has been tantalizing palates for over to two decades. Over this time, I must say, that watching the faces of my guests tasting and eating my creations makes it a great day!
Overview
Hired 31 times
Background checked
20 employees
27 years in business
Business hours
Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, PayPal, and Venmo.
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2018
Services offered
Type of balloons
Balloon columns
Balloon arches
Balloon centerpieces
Balloon backdrop
Event type
Birthday party
Festival
Wedding
Corporate event
Location type
Indoors
Outdoors
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and value.
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Suzan r.
Apr 25, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wally worked with me long distance and created a beautiful luncheon at our doctor’s office. Everything was delicious, people loved it. He took care of every detail professionally and made me feel very confident it would run smooothly. You can go wrong with Rice catering👍👍👍
Details: Graduation party • Lunch • Entrees • Side dishes • Desserts • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • Party host • Casual • Traditional • American - casual • Italian • Family style • Only drop off is necessary • Office • 20 or fewer guests • $$$ (premium) • Disposable plates, utensils, and cups • Paper napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils
Wedding and Event Catering
Kym F.
Nov 25, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
We used them for Thanksgiving. I was a little worried since I’m a good cook, but Rice was AMAZING!!! Food was great, service was great and they did a wonderful job cleaning up and packing up leftovers! My whole family can’t stop talking about what great food and a great time we had! I will use them again and again anytime I need catering! The cost was reasonable too! I cannot thank them enough!
Details: Party host • Holiday party • Dinner • Dessert • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Cold beverages (alcoholic) • Hot beverages (coffee, tea, etc.) • American - casual • American - formal • Family style • Only drop off is necessary • Outdoor venue • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 20 or fewer guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Cloth napkins • Serving/warming trays, dishes, and utensils • Tabletop décor and display • Premium (high end ingredients)
Rice Catering, Inc.'s reply
Kim, many thanks to you and your husband. You have a great group of family and friends. You all compliment each other with great sincerity, respect and love.
Thank you for letting me share that special day with all.
Best,
Chef Wally
Wedding and Event Catering
David M.
Feb 8, 2019
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Hired on Thumbtack
I don't think our experience with Wally could have been any better. He made sure we had everything we needed and worked around our schedule and location. Thanks Wally!
Dave and Ali
Details: Party host • Shower (bridal, baby, etc.) • Lunch • Cold beverages (non-alcoholic) • Italian • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Outdoor venue • 31 - 40 guests • Standard (basic ingredients) • $20 - $25 (basic)
Rice Catering, Inc.'s reply
Thanks so much. Congratulations once again. I am very happy for you.
Wedding and Event Catering
Aina B.
Apr 10, 2017
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Hired on Thumbtack
Wally was absolutely fantastic! I hired him to cater my wedding and I could not have asked for better service. I will definitely be using him again in the future!
Wedding and Event Catering
Lisa P.
Sep 22, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I had a wonderful experience with Rice catering from start to finish. He was super flexible in designing a menu, he was on time, and communicative. The food was delicious!!! We had brunch and mimosas for a bridal shower. It was elegant and satisfying. Not to mention Chef Wally’s personality is very relaxed and helpful. Guests started arriving and he had it all set up so that I could enjoy the party and I wasn’t in the kitchen the whole time. The bride is now considering having him cater her wedding. I will definitely hire him again.
Details: Party host • Shower (bridal, baby, etc.) • Breakfast / brunch • Dessert • American - casual • Buffet / self serve • Only drop off is necessary • Home • Yes - full kitchen (oven, stove, refrigerator, sink, and utensils) • 20 or fewer guests • Dinnerware, flatware, and glasses • Standard (basic ingredients)
Wedding and Event Catering
Credentials
Background Check
Walter Rice
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
You tell me what your budget is, your likes and dislikes and I create a menu with a variety of selections and pricing.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I like to speak with my future clients directly to ensure all of their catering needs are met.
We customize a menu with many choices and pricing.Tastings are available if time permits. Once the menu, staffing and all other events needs are met, a contract is created.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated with a culinary degrees from L' Academy D' cuisine in Bethesda Maryland in 1991.
I have worked in the most high end five star restaurants for the past two decades and have learned many techniques from iron chefs.
